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Wed Jan 19, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
106
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 25 29 26 26 106
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 26 23 24 102

After Action Report

The Timberwolves squeaked past the Lakers 106-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.